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24 May

Shocking: Heatwave Claims 16 Lives; Govt Announces Relief of Rs 4 Lakh to Victims

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Telangana (Rajeev Sharma): The Telangana government has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of 16 people who lost their lives due to severe heatwave conditions reported across seven districts of the state. The decision comes as temperatures continue to soar, with authorities intensifying emergency measures to prevent further casualties. Revenue, Housing, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy chaired a high-level review meeting at the state Secretariat on Saturday to assess the worsening heatwave situation and direct officials to strengthen relief efforts on the ground. During the meeting, the minister instructed district administrations to…

23 May

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Actress Twisha Sharma’s Death; Husband Remanded, Delhi AIIMS to Re-Conduct Autopsy

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the highly publicised death of actress Twisha Sharma, the daughter-in-law of a retired judge, whose body was discovered under highly suspicious circumstances at her marital home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills on May 12, 2026. A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India is scheduled to convene an emergency hearing on the matter on Monday. The apex court's direct intervention comes amidst mounting allegations of administrative collusion and institutional pressure within the local police apparatus. Concurrently, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has formally extended…

23 May

Prime Minister Modi Meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, Accepts White House Invitation

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon to review the expanding trajectory of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Rubio, who arrived in the national capital following a brief symbolic transit stopover in Kolkata, extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump to visit Washington for an official state visit at the White House in the near future. The high-level encounter marks a strategic effort by both administrations to recalibrate and stabilize bilateral dynamics, which had faced notable…

23 May

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Visit Canada to Accelerate Free Trade Negotiations and Investigate New Market Passages

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New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is scheduled to lead a high-level business delegation to Canada from May 25 to 27, 2026, aiming to fast-track ongoing free trade discussions and catalyse fresh sovereign investments. The ministerial tour marks a pivotal moment in bilateral diplomacy following the official revival of economic engagement between New Delhi and Ottawa earlier this year. Goyal's itinerary features targeted institutional dialogues in Ottawa on May 25, followed by an intensive two-day commercial outreach program in Toronto designed to bridge industrial alignments and reinforce supply chain resilience. The central anchor of…

23 May

High Court Clears Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games Trials, Rebukes WFI for Maternity Rules

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi High Court has delivered a landmark verdict for gender parity in Indian sports, clearing celebrated Olympian grappler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the upcoming selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games. Overturning a restrictive single-judge order, a division bench comprising Chief Justice D. K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ruled that the Wrestling Federation of India's current selection matrix is deeply exclusionary, actively penalizing elite female athletes who choose to take a legitimate sabbatical for motherhood. The high-profile judicial intervention secures Phogat's participation in the crucial domestic selection trials scheduled for May 30 and…

23 May

SGPC Chief Reviews Preparations for Panthic Conference at Baba Bakala, Calls for Strict Law Against Sacrilege

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Gurpreet Singh :- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday held a special meeting with preachers, dhadis and kavishars of the Majha region at Teja Singh Samundri Hall to review preparations for the upcoming Panthic conference scheduled to be held at Baba Bakala on May 31. Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the conference aimed to spread awareness among the Sikh community and strengthen Panthic unity. He also recalled the martyrs of the historic Paonta Sahib episode, stating that ‘Sri Akhand Path Sahib’ bhog and ardas were performed in their memory during the early morning hours.…

23 May

Top Terror Operatives Attend Funeral of Hamza Burhan in Islamabad Amid Tight Security

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Rajeev Sharma :- Several senior operatives linked to terror outfits, including Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and Al-Badr commander Bakht Zameen Khan, reportedly attended the funeral prayers of Hamza Burhan, a key terror figure accused of orchestrating anti-India activities from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan was laid to rest in Islamabad under heavy security arrangements, with armed militants seen carrying assault rifles and other sophisticated weapons during the ceremony. According to reports, Hamza Burhan was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Muzaffarabad earlier this week, triggering panic and heightened tensions within terror networks operating across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The visible presence…

23 May

Fuel Prices Edge Closer to Century Mark After Third Hike in Eight Days Amid West Asia Tensions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Retail automotive fuel prices across India experienced another sharp upward revision on Saturday morning, marking the third increase in less than ten days. State-owned oil marketing companies continued transferring elevated global energy costs to consumers in a calibrated manner. In the latest round of adjustments, petrol prices rose by 87 paise per litre, while diesel rates were pushed up by 91 paise per litre, collectively expanding the inflationary pressure on transport, agriculture, and logistical services nationwide. The state-capital price revisions reflect a highly volatile fortnight for the domestic energy market. In Delhi, the latest spike has…

22 May

Iran, Oman Discuss Permanent Toll on Hormuz Strait; India May Face Rising Fuel Costs

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Rajeev Sharma :- A major development surrounding the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global energy markets, particularly countries heavily dependent on Gulf oil imports such as India. Reports indicate that Iran and Oman are considering the introduction of a permanent toll system for ships and oil tankers passing through the vital maritime corridor. The move is reportedly aimed at formalising control over one of the world’s busiest energy transit routes. Iranian officials argue that maintaining security and managing maritime traffic in the region requires substantial financial resources, and nations benefiting from the route should contribute towards those…

22 May

Protests Erupt in Bathinda After Arrest of Hindu Mahasangh Chief Sandeep Pathak

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped parts of Bathinda after the arrest of Hindu Mahasangh national president Sandeep Pathak triggered protests by lawyers and several Hindu organisations across the city. Demonstrators strongly condemned the police action and announced a strike in protest against the arrest. The controversy intensified after Civil Lines police produced Pathak before a local court and sought a three-day police remand for further investigation. Following lengthy arguments between the prosecution and defence counsel, the court granted the police a one-day remand instead of the three days requested. According to officials, a case had been registered against Pathak on…